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Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in complex, experimental environments. Education and ... Less than 10% * Overnight/North America: Less than 10% Working Conditions * Office Environment ...

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in complex, experimental environments. Education and ... Less than 10% * Overnight/North America: Less than 10% Working Conditions * Office Environment ...

Perform root cause analysis, in collaboration with application and delivery teams. * Meet with ... There will be one or two monthly weekend work events, either during the day or overnight. * There ...

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... WITH OVERNIGHT SHIFT Requirements * 2+ years of information security related experience ... Windows, Linux and/or Mac forensics Preferred Education * Bachelor's Degree * Relevant IT security ...

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How much do overnight linux analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for overnight linux analyst in the United States is $85,812.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,500.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Overnight Linux Analyst vs Night Shift Linux Administrator?

AspectOvernight Linux AnalystNight Shift Linux Administrator
CertificationsLinux+, LPIC-1, CompTIA Server+Linux+, LPIC-1, CompTIA Server+
Work EnvironmentData centers, IT support teams, 24/7 operationsData centers, IT support teams, 24/7 operations
Primary ResponsibilitiesMonitoring, analyzing, and troubleshooting Linux systems during overnight shiftsMaintaining, configuring, and ensuring uptime of Linux servers during night hours
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, hosting providers, enterprise ITTech companies, hosting providers, enterprise IT

Both roles involve working overnight shifts in Linux environments, requiring similar certifications and work settings. The main difference lies in focus: the Overnight Linux Analyst emphasizes monitoring and analysis, while the Night Shift Linux Administrator concentrates on system maintenance and configuration during night hours.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Linux Analyst job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 55% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 42% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,812 per year, or $41.3 per hour.
Linux Systems Administrator

Linux Systems Administrator

apiphani

Remote

Other

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Linux Systems AdministratorJob Description

Linux Systems Administrator will be responsible for the administration and maintenance of Linux environments.  The role has a strong focus on automation and leveraging automated solutions to address repeatable support tasks and activities. Apiphani is a managed services provider, and this position is client facing. They will report to the Linux Group Lead. Position is fully remote work.

Job Duties
  • Support and maintain automated Linux and application patching for servers using ansible.
  • Monitor automation performance and optimize where necessary.
  • Drive continuous improvement in systems operations through tool-building and automation.
  • Execute against defined projects and report on their progress.
  • Perform root cause analysis, in collaboration with application and delivery teams.
  • Meet with apiphani stakeholders and external clients to develop relationships and foster co-innovation opportunities.
  • Administer users, groups, and permissions in Linux.
  • Administer volume groups and logical volumes on AWS and Azure.
  • Administer Cron jobs.
  • Troubleshoot Linux volume and mount issues. 
  • Troubleshoot software configuration.
  • Troubleshoot network connectivity.
  • Troubleshoot DNS config, to include NetworkManager, and DHCLIENT.
  • Document changes and progress in ticketing system.
  • There will be one or two monthly weekend work events, either during the day or overnight.
  • There will be occasional evening work.
Required Skills
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Sciences, or equivalent work experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in relevant hands-on systems engineering and administration in servers, networking, and operating systems; with heavy emphasis on Linux Server platforms and associated technologies.
  • Experience as an admin or engineer for service providers or enterprise IT organization operating in a 24/7 environment with mature IT processes a plus.
  • Solid understanding of IPv4 networking.
  • Solid understanding of RHEL CLI.
  • Comfort in cloud environments AWS and/or Azure including knowledge of how to manage virtual machines in the AWS or Azure environment. 
  • Practical Knowledge of how to use ad-hoc as well as playbooks for ansible.
  • Solid understanding of how to manage users & groups.
  • Extensive experience in the use of the vi editor.
  • Extensive experience in the RHEL, Centos, or Alma/Rocky Linux environments.
  • Ability to complete tasks independently.
  • Ability to research and resolve problems independently.
  • "Buck Stops Here" personality to own your work.
  • Good interpersonal skills in order to work with other Linux sysadmins. 
  • Good communication skills.
  • Provide documentation and update internal knowledgebase articles.
  • Ability to follow IT change management governance & process.
  • Certifications from RedHat, SUSE are preferred.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, Deadline and detail-oriented, strong ownership bias

This position is fully remote.

This position requires US Citizenship-work must be done within the borders of the US.